The Transition from Absence to Mass

The Transition from Absence to Mass

Category

Category

Design

Design

Context

Context

UQAM – Forms and Materiality

UQAM – Forms and Materiality

Date

Date

December 2022

December 2022

The goal of this exercise was to explore how the materials, volumes, and shapes interact to create spaces, thereby developing a spatiality in harmony with materiality. This model creates intersecting effects between the curves of concave and convex spaces, where empty voids are found. These voids then guide the viewer’s eye, creating a passage into the material’s interior.

Through the manipulation of volume and negative space, the design plays with perception, drawing attention to both the absence and the mass within the structure. The rhythmic alternation between solid and empty spaces creates a dynamic flow, inviting the viewer to move around the piece and experience its transition from openness to solidity.

Ultimately, this project embodies the concept of balance between presence and absence, solid and void, creating a dynamic and immersive spatial experience.

ARIANE HÉLIE

Front-End Developer & UX/UI Designer focused on building intuitive, user-centered digital experiences.

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ARIANE HÉLIE

Front-End Developer & UX/UI Designer focused on building intuitive, user-centered digital experiences.

Socials:

© Copyright 2025. Made by Ariane Hélie